Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Chosen Few vs. Tears for Fears Lyrics

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Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you

Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most

Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you

So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world

I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
One headline why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world

All for freedom and for pleasure

Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chosen Few vs. Tears for Fears's song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" speaks about the human desire for power and control which is inherent in each one of us, whether we realize it or not. The lyrics emphasize that we cannot escape the pursuit of power and control in our lives, even while we sleep or pretend to be on our best behavior. We all have our own personal motivations for acquiring power, whether it be for freedom, pleasure, or simply our own design, but ultimately, we are all driven by the same innate desire. The lyrics suggest that this desire for power is a natural human impulse and that there is nothing we can do to resist or escape it.

The lyrics also address the consequences of our desire for power and control. We are encouraged to help others and make the most of our freedom and pleasure, but at the same time, we are warned that nothing truly lasts forever. The lyrics suggest that our pursuit of power and control has a limited shelf-life, and that we should not become too attached to the notion of having complete control over our lives. The lyrics conclude on a hopeful note, however, suggesting that there is strength to be found in unity and that we can overcome our desire for power if we work together.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to your life
This is the beginning of your journey

There's no turning back
You cannot go back to where you were before

Even while we sleep
Things will happen and change, even when we don't realize it

We will find you
You cannot escape what's meant to happen to you

Acting on your best behaviour
You should always strive to do the right thing

Turn your back on mother nature
Ignoring the world's problems won't make them go away

Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone desires power and control

It's my own design
I am responsible for my own life

It's my own remorse
I am the only one who can feel and deal with the regret I have

Help me to decide
I need guidance in making choices for my future

Help me make the most
I want to maximize the potential of my life

Of freedom and of pleasure
I want to enjoy life without being constrained

Nothing ever lasts forever
Everything is temporary and will eventually come to an end

There's a room where the light won't find you
There are places where you can hide from the light and truth

Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
We will face our struggles together

When they do I'll be right behind you
I will support you when you face difficulties

So glad we've almost made it
We are almost at our destination

So sad they had to fade it
It's disappointing that not everything stays the same

I can't stand this indecision
I am tired of being uncertain and hesitant

Married with a lack of vision
Being committed without direction can lead to problems

Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
Promises are often empty words

One headline, why believe it?
The media can be misleading and dishonest

All for freedom and for pleasure
We pursue happiness and enjoyment in our lives

Nothing ever lasts forever
Enjoy life while it lasts, as everything is temporary

Everybody wants to rule the world
The desire for power and control is universal

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Merrick Hughes, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal

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